Hebrews
The books show the Christian faith is superior to the faith of the Old Testament times. This book is a letter sent to Jewish Christians. In here it talks about how we must believe, God disciplines, and how God keeps his promises. This book is mostly about
Referred to as a Word of Exhortation/Sermon
Who is the audience:
- Christians
- w/ a strong interest in sacrificial practices
- 2nd
- Well educated
- Endured abuse & persecution
- Known for good works, but dull in understanding
- In danger of
Themes:
1. The Relationship between Christianity & Judaism
2. Christology
3. High
James
James, the brother of Jesus wrote this book. James shows Christians how to practice their faith. This book was written to Christians everywhere. James shows that: We are to do what God tells us to do, Not to show favoritism, to be carful of what you say and to have faith.
Jesus & His Siblings (Mark 6:3)
1. James
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3. Judas = Jude
4. Simon
5. Unknown sisters
Jesus Disciples didn’t believe in Him (John 7:5)
James as a leader in the Church
Leader in Jerusalem
Praying Man
Murdered in 62 AD
Audience: James wrote this letter to the Christians who lived outside of Palestine
Purpose: offers evangelical counsel and pastoral exhortation to believers who might be tempted to compromise their faith through devotion to the world.
Themes:
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- Faith & Works
- Rich & Poor
1 Peter
Peter, a disciple of Jesus wrote this book. This book encourages Christians to live holy lives despite suffering. The book talks about holiness.
The Book discusses the hope of Heaven.
Written by Peter, the Apostle (Simon Peter or Cephas)
- A
- Major Role in the Post-Easter Church
- Martyred in Rome under
Written from Rome
Written to the exiles of the
Peter is encouraging the churches to live in accordance with what they know to be true in God.
THEMES:
- SUFFERING ABUSE FOR CHRIST
- CHRISTIANS AS THE NEW
- BAPTISM
- SUBMISSION TO
2 Peter
Peter, a disciple of Jesus wrote 2 Peter. This book warns Christians against false teachers. This letter to Christians everywhere. In here it tells us what false teachers are like, and how the world will end.
Themes:
- The Delay of
- Godliness
1, 2, & 3 JOHN
The disciple of Jesus, John, wrote the book in A.D. 90. John show a the Christians how to live close to other people, but more importantly to God. This book is a letter to Christians everywhere.
General Context: House Churches who had endured an outbreak of conflict and schisms
1 John
General advice for those who remain int eh community even during times of persecution. Encouragement on how to come together in love.
2 John
Warning that there are false
3 John
A Letter of Recommendation on behalf of the
Themes:
1. HUMANITY OF CHRIST
2. LOVE
3. CONFLICT &
Jude
The brother of Jesus, Jude wrote this book in about A.D. 65. Jude warns all Christian about false teachers. This book is a letter written to Christians everywhere.
The Book of Jude is addressed to a particular unknown group of churches who have been infiltrated by
Jude admonishes the churches to notice the fruit, or lack of.
Themes:
Judgment